Food Insecurity
State Reps. Dan Frankel and Abigail Salisbury organized a press conference to address food security at Our Giving Kitchen. (Photo by David Rullo)
November 18, 2025, 2:44 pm
Jewish organizations work to meet increased need
“There is no question there is a lot of anxiety around food security,” he said.
By David Rullo
With costs rising, increased usage of Squirrel Hill Food Pantry and changes to SNAP program underway, JFCS staffers worry about Pittsburghers' access to food. (Photo by Klaus Nielsen via Pexels)
September 4, 2025, 9:50 am
Squirrel Hill Food Pantry celebrates 25 years while facing surging demands
For more than quarter-century, local institution has ensured Pittsburghers do not go hungry. Along with marking milestone, staff hope community recognizes present and looks ahead
By Adam Reinherz
Within Allegheny County, 1 in 6 children 'may not have enough food,' according to the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank. (Photo by Photo by Anastasia Shuraeva via Pexels)
August 1, 2025, 3:31 pm
Jewish day schools tackle hunger with compassion and care
About 1 in 5 Pittsburgh residents 'struggle to have healthy, adequate and culturally appropriate food.' As students return to class, three schools renew commitment to keeping students fed
By Adam Reinherz
(Photo courtesy of Gustavo Fring via Pexels)
June 26, 2025, 1:52 pm
Why the charitable food assistance sector is more essential than ever
Hunger is not just about food, it’s about opportunity, health and dignity.
By Charla Irwin-Buncher
Volunteers prepare food at Our Giving Kitchen. (Photo courtesy of Our Giving Kitchen)
May 12, 2025, 3:43 pm
Our Giving Kitchen expands as it works to address food insecurity
The nonprofit kitchen can accommodate more than 50 volunteers and generate over 300 kosher meals a week.
By Deborah Weisberg
412 Food Rescue CEO Alyssa Cholodofsky, left, lends a hand. (Photo courtesy of Liz Fetchin)
May 8, 2024, 9:58 pm
Alyssa Cholodofsky begins role as CEO of 412 Food Rescue
New leader touts organization's 'people powered solution'
By Adam Reinherz
Squirrel Hill Food Pantry shelves. Photo provided by Allie Reefer.
April 19, 2024, 10:14 am
All who are hungry, come and eat
The responsibility falls on all of us, regardless of faith or religion, to speak up for our friends, our neighbors and ourselves.
By Jesse Sharrard
Volunteers for the Pittsburgh Jewish Relief Agency in Fox Chapel pack and deliver boxes of food to waiting families. One in three college students currently experience some form of food insecurity. (Pittsburgh Jewish Relief Agency photo)
December 29, 2020, 1:40 pm
College students are falling through our largest food safety net: SNAP
"Many food insecure college students are locked out of our nation’s largest food safety net, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program."
By Miriam Lipschutz
Scratch Food & Beverage has converted into a pay-what-you-can restaurant complete with a small market of household needs. Photo courtesy of Don Mahaney.
June 1, 2020, 2:58 pm
South Hills man partners with local restaurant to battle food insecurity
Scratch Food & Beverage delivers more than 2,000 meals weekly
By David Rullo
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